Diversity

Our Vision At BASF Corporation, we value the differences in our workforce and see them as key to the success of our business and to the achievement of our status as an employer and partner of choice.

"Diversity is about more than merely recognizing the legitimacy of differences; it is about relying on those differences for a competitive advantage. We support an environment of cooperation and communication that encourages colleagues to value and express their ideas and viewpoints. Diversity + Inclusion is not just important; it is necessary to forming the best team and staying on top." -- Hans Engel, CEO and Chairman

Diversity as a Competitive Advantage In the markets where BASF is active, we aim to be an attractive employer and to provide our customers with contacts who are used to dealing with diverse requirements. We view diversity as a clear competitive edge in the global economy.

By diversity we mean that all employees have the same opportunities at our company, regardless of their sex, nationality, educational background or cultural heritage. Diversity creates openness – to cultural and demographic changes within the company and to the needs and wishes of our customers.

A diverse workforce is also more innovative: Diverse cultural backgrounds, individual perspectives, experience, ways of thinking and approaches help us to address challenges faster and more creatively.

Where We Will Be in 2014

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
March 26-30, 2014Nashville, TN

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (OSTEM)
Early November 2014Atlanta, GA

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
November 5-9, 2014Detroit, MI

Employee Groups

Communities create a sense of belonging. At BASF, employee groups help us network with co-workers with similar interests and backgrounds, build knowledge and skills, and learn more about markets and customers.

» Learn more about our different employee groups and send us an inquiry.